Ranveer Singh thinks #MeToo campaign was revolutionary, hopes patriarchal thinking in India changes
The actor said that the movement has made guys take stock and think, which is a big thing.
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MUMBAI: Bollywood star Ranveer Singh said Thursday the #MeToo movement has been very impactful in India and he hopes there is a change in the patriarchal thinking of Indian men.
"The #MeToo movement was historic, revolutionary. It has made guys take stock and think and, that itself, is a big thing. It has been hugely impactful and significant," Ranveer said at the Times Network India Economic Conclave 2018.
Ranveer said what happened in the last two months was a revolution. "It was happening all too fast, quickly. It was a revolution. You had perpetrators who aren't working anymore. It made a huge impact from where I stand. In my perception, what the movement should have done, I think it has. It has changed to a large extent the way men think.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone tied the knot on November 14 in Lake Como "Every man thinks twice, they are afraid. They think if they do something wrong, it is going to be called out. It had made a huge impact at the ground level."
When asked about his idea of consent, the 'Padmavaat' actor said the thinking of men needs to change. Ranveer Singh in 'Padmaavat'
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"We have, for the longest time, lived in a patriarchal society. Men feel very entitled in their species, in my surroundings at least. Fortunately, I have had an upbringing, my father has always been out, so I was raised by four women, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, so I have a different way of looking at it.
"I also studied in America where gender dynamics are very different, the outlook and view on sex is very different. I have had that kind of exposure. I have seen guys who have a sense of entitlement that is deeply ingrained in them and they laugh at you if you tell them otherwise."
Deepika-Ranveer's Mumbai Reception: Ambanis, Bachchans Arrive In Full Force, SRK-Dhoni Look Dapper In Black
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Deepika Padukone & Ranveer Singh host their last party for the film fraternity.
The Ambanis, Bachchans, Kareena Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Hrithik Roshan, Shilpa Shetty, Rani Mukerji, among others attended the star-studded event in Grand Hyatt Mumbai.
Here's a look at the B-town attendees...
Deepika Padukone & Ranveer Singh host their last party for the film fraternity.
The Ambanis, Bachchans, Kareena Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Hrithik Roshan, Shilpa Shetty, Rani Mukerji, among others atte..
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Deepika Padukone looked stunning in a Zuhair Murad Custom Couture glittering red gown with embellishments.
Ranveer Singh looked dapper in a black suit by Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna.
Deepika Padukone looked stunning in a Zuhair Murad Custom Couture glittering red gown with embellishments.
Ranveer Singh looked dapper in a black suit by Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna.
The Ambanis arrived in full force at the wedding reception. After a fun-filled day in Jodhpur at Priyanka Chopra's wedding, the Ambanis made sure they bless Deepika and Ranveer.
The Ambanis arrived in full force at the wedding reception. After a fun-filled day in Jodhpur at Priyanka Chopra's wedding, the Ambanis made sure they bless Deepika and Ranveer.
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(L-R) Shweta Bachchan-Nanda, Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan arrived at the Mumbai reception.
The Bachchans looked stunning together as Aishwarya and Shweta opted for white outfits, while Mrs Bachchan wore for a red ensemble with gold detailing and Mr and Big B looked dapper in a suit.
(L-R) Shweta Bachchan-Nanda, Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan arrived at the Mumbai reception.
The Bachchans looked stunning together as Aishwarya and Shweta opted for whi..
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(L-R) GVK Vice -Chairman GV Sanjay Reddy, wife Pinky Reddy, Rekha, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone pose for a selfie at the newly-wed's grand Mumbai reception.
(L-R) GVK Vice -Chairman GV Sanjay Reddy, wife Pinky Reddy, Rekha, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone pose for a selfie at the newly-wed's grand Mumbai reception.
Shah Rukh Khan (L) attended Deepika-Ranveer's wedding reception in a black suit. While Hardik Pandya (C) opted for a black suit with a black bow, MS Dhoni looked dapper in a tailored suit and tie.
Shah Rukh Khan (L) attended Deepika-Ranveer's wedding reception in a black suit. While Hardik Pandya (C) opted for a black suit with a black bow, MS Dhoni looked dapper in a tailored suit and tie.
Saif Ali Khan (L) and Kareena Kapoor Khan (C) arrived at the wedding reception hand-in-hand. While bebo looked dazzling in a bottle-green, shimmer-y dress, sister Karisma Kapoor wore a black drss with glitter-y panels around the chest, right arm and waist.
Khan kept it simple in a bandhgala and white chudidaar.
Saif Ali Khan (L) and Kareena Kapoor Khan (C) arrived at the wedding reception hand-in-hand. While bebo looked dazzling in a bottle-green, shimmer-y dress, sister Karisma Kapoor wore a black drss wit..
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The Tendulkars turned heads at their arrival. While Sachin Tendulkar (L) wore a tailored, black suit, Anjali Tendulkar opted for black and white ensemble with gold embellishments.
Arjun Tendular stood tall in a blue kurta with silver embellishments.
The Tendulkars turned heads at their arrival. While Sachin Tendulkar (L) wore a tailored, black suit, Anjali Tendulkar opted for black and white ensemble with gold embellishments.
Arjun Tendular sto..
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The Mumbai reception was a riot as celebrities from various fields got together and shared their interests.
1st pic: (L-R) Footballer Sunil Chetri, groom Ranveer Singh, Chetri's wife Sonam Bhattacherjee, actor Amitabh Bachchan and bride Deepika Padukone pose for a picture.
2nd pic: MS Dhoni, wife Sakshi Dhoni, Sonam Bhattacherjee and Sunil Chetri
The Mumbai reception was a riot as celebrities from various fields got together and shared their interests.
1st pic: (L-R) Footballer Sunil Chetri, groom Ranveer Singh, Chetri's wife Sonam Bhattach..
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Deepika Padukone ditches her train & heels as she gets in the groove in her white sneakers. Later, Ranveer Singh also changed into a tiger-print jacket for the party.
In Pic: (L-R) Singh, Padukone, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Imtiaz Khatri, Guru Randhawa, Irfan N Khatri, and Bobby Suri
Deepika Padukone ditches her train & heels as she gets in the groove in her white sneakers. Later, Ranveer Singh also changed into a tiger-print jacket for the party.
In Pic: (L-R) Singh, Padukone, ..
The actor said he would like to lead by example in his life. "I am hoping as a thought leader to contribute towards some positive change, by just leading in example, I am hoping I make some change. It's too slow moving," he said.
Ranveer, however, thinks India needs educational training in understanding the true meaning of consent. "These things have to start from foundational, fundamental level. Parents need to pass on to kids and schools to students. What you understand of the world and the interactions while growing up," he said.
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Fashion Files: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh's Style Quotient From Their Wedding Album
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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's intimate Lake Como wedding was just what bridal dreams are made of. Hosted over a period of three days, with only close family and friends in attendance, the festivities began with a mehendi function, followed by the couple taking their vows in two separate ceremonies - a Konkani and a Sindhi one - over the next two days as a mark of respect to their lineage.
The pictures from their wedding, that have gone viral, show the 'Padmaavat' actors looking oh-so-in-love and acing the bridal fashion game.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's intimate Lake Como wedding was just what bridal dreams are made of. Hosted over a period of three days, with only close family and friends in attendance, the fest..
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Deepika Padukone looked like a dream in a blush pink Chinkaari kurta surrounded by pink roses with Lake Como in the background for her traditional mehendi ceremony. She completed the look with a deep red shawl and jewellery that included a maharani haar. The 'Piku' actress opted for a nude make-up look with a small bindi.
Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee who dressed the actress for the function described it as 'a very traditional Indian mehendi - right from the clothes to the divine music to the absolutely spectacular food'. He went on to add that while the weather conditions were less than ideal with two days of rain just before, the sun came out on the day of the mehendi.
Deepika Padukone looked like a dream in a blush pink Chinkaari kurta surrounded by pink roses with Lake Como in the background for her traditional mehendi ceremony. She completed the look with a deep..
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Ranveer Singh was a picture of happiness as he danced during the mehendi ceremony. The dapper actor opted for a printed angarkha and maroon jacket by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. He completed the look with vintage sunglasses.
Ranveer Singh was a picture of happiness as he danced during the mehendi ceremony. The dapper actor opted for a printed angarkha and maroon jacket by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. He completed the l..
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The actors' mothers, Ujjala Padukone and Anju Bhavnani, and sisters, Anisha and Ritika, were all dressed in outfits by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. They couple's picture with the women in their lives looks just perfect for a bridal campaign.
The actors' mothers, Ujjala Padukone and Anju Bhavnani, and sisters, Anisha and Ritika, were all dressed in outfits by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. They couple's picture with the women in their liv..
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For the Konkani wedding ceremony, Deepika wore a pure gold zari Kanjivaram brocade silk saree gifted by her mother Ujjala Padukone. As per tradition, the bride wears an outfit bought by the mother.
Reportedly, the actress and her mum picked out the red saree with Gandaberunda (a two-headed bird) motifs from Bengaluru's Angadi Galleria. It was styled for the ceremony by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee who added a tissue Kanjeevaram veil, and completed the look with traditional jewellery.
Padukone opted for dark kohl-rimmed eyes and nude lips, and sported a floral bun with layers of gajra.
For the Konkani wedding ceremony, Deepika wore a pure gold zari Kanjivaram brocade silk saree gifted by her mother Ujjala Padukone. As per tradition, the bride wears an outfit bought by the mother.Re..
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Ranveer Singh was a traditional South Indian groom for the Konkani wedding in a white and gold kurta and dhoti by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
Ranveer Singh was a traditional South Indian groom for the Konkani wedding in a white and gold kurta and dhoti by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
For the Anand Karaj ceremony, Padukone looked resplendent in a red and gold Sabyasachi lehenga. The actress covered her head with a dupatta that had the incantation ‘Sada Saubhagyavati Bhava’ on the border.
She completed her look with heavy traditional jewellery including a big maatha tika and earrings. A gold nose ring, chooda, and kalire transformed her to a gorgeous North Indian bride. The only thing similar about Padukone's two wedding looks was that the actress styled her hair in a floral bun.
For the Anand Karaj ceremony, Padukone looked resplendent in a red and gold Sabyasachi lehenga. The actress covered her head with a dupatta that had the incantation ‘Sada Saubhagyavati Bhava’ on the ..
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Ranveer Singh complemented his bride in a red and gold Kanjeevaram sherwani by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The actor keep his look regal wearing strings of rubies, a jadau neckpiece, and a turban for the Anand Karaj.
Ranveer Singh complemented his bride in a red and gold Kanjeevaram sherwani by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The actor keep his look regal wearing strings of rubies, a jadau neckpiece, and a turban ..
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The newlyweds hosted the first of their three receptions in the country at The Leela hotel in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Padukone looked radiant in Advaya pure zari gold Kanjivaram silk saree, gifted to her by her mother and bought from Angadi Galleria. Designed by K Radharaman, the saree was one of the two purchased by Ujjala Padukone from the store - the actress wore the first saree for her Konkani wedding ceremony.
The 'Piku' actress, who paired the saree with a white blouse, was styled by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. She completed her look with a pearl necklace, an emerald choker, matching earrings, and chooda. Padukone opted for dark kohl-rimmed eyes, and a floral bun with layers of gajra.
Ranveer Singh looked dapper in a black, embroidered Rohit Bal sherwani with juttis to match.
The newlyweds hosted the first of their three receptions in the country at The Leela hotel in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Padukone looked radiant in Advaya pure zari gold Kanjivaram silk saree, gifted to..
The #MeToo movement hit India when Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar of sexual misconduct while they were shooting for song for their 2008 film 'Horn Ok Pleassss'.
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A number of high-profile men such as M J Akbar, Vikas Bahl, Alok Nath, Sajid Khan, Justin Das and, most recently, artist Subodh Gupta have been outed in India's #MeToo movement.
